Everything you need to know about charming miniature Dick Dick roses. Features of cultivation and care

Miniature roses of the Dick Dik variety will captivate anyone: bright red flowers are full of sophisticated beauty, and compact bushes noticeably transform the garden. Rose is distinguished by its sophistication in summer and frost resistance in winter. But, like all roses, the Dick Dick variety needs special care.

The article describes in detail everything you need to know about charming miniature roses of the “Dick Dick” variety. The features of cultivation and care are considered.

What kind of species is this?

Botanical Description

The rose of the Dik Dik variety grows in the form of low bushes and belongs to the group of ground cover plants. The leaves are small, densely dotted with shoots. The flower itself takes off wilted flowers.

Features

Dick Dick rose is characterized by increased resistance to disease. The variety is miniature, and in height the flower can grow only up to 20 centimeters.

Despite its tiny size, each bush can produce up to 20 flowers. The diameter of the latter usually does not exceed 4 centimeters.

Two-color densely-spread petals: their outer side is whitish, and the inside is bright red. During flowering, the Dick Dick rose has a subtle scent.

Pros and cons of growing

Those who plan to grow a Dick Dick rose will definitely enjoy its disease resistance and unpretentious care. The bushes are compact, if desired, they can be grown as a houseplant, and just in the garden - for example, as a flower border. At the same time, the flowers of the plant are bright and beautiful, and the flowering period itself is very long. A great plus of Dick Dick roses is its winter hardiness..

Origin history

Miniature roses were imported to Europe from China in the early 19th century.. In 1918, in Switzerland, Dr. Roulette was struck by the beauty of a small bush, after which he took him to his home and gave the name in his honor. Now, from the first grade, thanks to breeders, a huge variety of shapes and colors has been obtained, including the “Dick Dick” variety.

How to grow?

Landing

You need to plant a rose in the spring, when the earth is already warming up quite well. If there are several bushes, then the distance between them should be about 25 centimeters. For planting, a hole is made, the depth of which should be equal to the length of the roots of the flower: in this way the root neck remains at the same level.

In case of unexpected frosts, the plant should be covered. Conditions of detention:

1. A place. Rose "Dick Dick" does not tolerate drafts, as winds can easily harm her. The soil must be uncompressed and neutral in ph.
2. Temperature. Rose "Dick Dick" can grow without problems in the temperature range from -7 degrees to +20. But for the winter they require shelter with spruce branches. Covering a rose is only with the onset of steady frost.
3. Humidity. On dry days, leaves can be sprayed from the underside to maintain the desired moisture level.
4. Lighting. The place should be well-lit, mainly in the morning, as a miniature rose is a photophilous creature.
5. Watering. Watering is best done in the evening. If there is heat, then you can water the flower more often. But it is important to ensure that the soil is not too wet. The ground at the roots can be mulled to avoid overheating in the heat.

   Do not allow water to get into the leaves when watering.

6. Top dressing. During the flowering period, the rose should be fed with fertilizers with potassium. In spring and autumn, compost is made under the bush. You can not fertilize with ammonium nitrate and chloride fertilizers.
7. Pruning. In the first year, it is necessary to pinch all the shoots above the fifth leaves to stimulate growth. Subsequently, the side branches are mainly shortened, and dry and damaged shoots are also removed.
8. Transfer. Roses are very moody about the transplant, and it is recommended to do it only in necessary cases, for example, when the flower is sick.

Breeding

Rose "Dick Dick" is very easy to propagate by cuttings. Cuttings can be cut during the summer. After the cuttings are planted in the greenhouse until the spring for root formation. In the spring they are planted in a permanent place. Before the onset of real heat, they can maintain greenhouse conditions by covering with a glass jar.

You can still propagate the rose by dividing the bush. This procedure is carried out in early spring. A sapling with a developed root system and a growth bud is separated, after which it is planted in a permanent place.

Diseases and Pests

1. Miniature rose dangerous aphid and spider mite, which can lead to drying out and falling of leaves and flowers. Against a spider mite, treatment with infusion of garlic or a special drug against ticks helps well. The same drug can be used for prophylactic treatments 2-3 times during the summer.
2. Powdery mildew manifested in the form of a whitish coating on the shoots and leaves. With this disease, it is necessary to cut off the diseased parts of the plant, then you need to treat it with a fungicide.
3. Rust noticeable by the appearance of rusty brown spots. As with the previous disease, the affected parts are cut off, then burned. The flower itself is processed Bordeaux mixture.

   A good pest prevention is spraying the bush.

Mistakes in care - consequences and their correction

• If the rose withers, dries, leaves the leaves, and the shoots turn brown and rot, then excess moisture may be the cause.
  1. In this case, the plant is removed, the roots are inspected and the rotted ones are cut.
  2. After planting and moderately watered.

  Old soil may be acidic, so replacement is required.

• If in the summer the rose wilts, discards the leaves, the stems acquire a brown tint and dry out, then the problem may be in insufficient watering.
  1. For treatment, it is necessary to cut off all dried branches to a height of 3-4 cm from the main trunk, remove all yellowed leaves.
  2. The plant will need to create greenhouse conditions (for example, put a glass container on it): this will make the air more humid.
  3. When new shoots appear, the flower must be aired, accustoming to dry air.

In the prescribed flowering period, the rose does not bloom, although the conditions of care are not violated. Why does this happen? Some gardeners do not remove flowers, allowing the ripening of fruits, and the rose begins to prepare for a period of rest. Therefore, flowers must be cut off, without waiting for their wilting.

Roses of the Dik Dik variety can be both a border plant and a container. They tolerate frost well, which makes them an ideal miniature bush for our climate.

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